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Zan Z. Packard

The Adventurous Introvert ™

Are You An Introvert?

Take this short quiz and find out*. Choose the best answer to each question. Do not think too much about the choices, just go with your first instinct.

1. When it comes to your social life you:

A.Have as many friends and acquaintances as possible.

B.Enjoy a wide range of acquaintances, but only a few are

  close friends.

C.Prefer to have only a few close friends.

2. When you meet new people, do you

A.Talk most of the time?

B.Talk as much as you listen?

C.Listen more than you talk?

3. If work or school is canceled due to unexpected circumstances, do you:

A.Get on the phone and keep yourself busy visiting with friends all day.

B.Use the time to catch up on some phone calls, but really enjoy the                     quiet time with a good book.

C.Enjoy the unexpected time alone and turn your phone off.

4. When someone asks you a question:

A.You answer with the first thing that comes to your mind?

B.You don’t mind being put on the spot and take your time formulating

          an answer, if necessary.

C.You usually reflect on what you’re going to say before you say it.

5. When you find yourself alone:

A.You go stir crazy and begin making plans to get together with

   friends.

B.You can handle alone time or social time… they’re both fun.

C.You love it and you become exhausted if you don’t have enough time

   to yourself

6. People often ask you:

A.Do you always talk this much?

B.Advice on personal issues.

C.If you feel alright, or wonder if you're mad.

7. When you're having a good time with others:

A.You get energized and want to keep going.

B.You can handle most parties, but not for too long.

C.Your energy runs out and you need your space.

8. Your ideal vacation would include:

A.Go, go, go…preferably with lots of other people.

B.A nice mix of doing and relaxing.

C.Spending a lot of time alone just reading or sightseeing.

9. Do you consider yourself:

A.Outgoing.

B.It depends on the situation.

C.Reserved.

10. would you rather be admired for:

A.       Being the life of the party.

B.       Being dependable in all things you do.

C.       Your creative work…even if done anonymously

Count up the number of A, B and C answers

• If you had more A’s, you are most likely an extrovert. Extroverts get their energy from being with people. Studies show that extroverts make up approximately 70% of the population.
  

• If you had mostly B’s, you are both introverted and extroverted depending on various situations. You are likely comfortable being alone or with people.
  

• If you had mostly C’s, you are probably an introvert. Introverts need alone time to recharge their energy. About 30% of the population are introverts.
  

For more information on what it means to be an introvert >>

*This is not a scientific quiz. It is for general purposes only that can help identify the most common personality traits of introverts.